Papers of George R. Mack. Stoddart (Northampton, London and Cambridge Societies) 1950-2013

Cambridge Co-operative Society, 1868-1990

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Northampton Co-operative Society

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London Co-operative Society

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The London Co-operative Society was formed in September 1920 by the amalgamation of the Stratford Co-operative Society and the Edmonton Co-operative Society, two of the largest societies in the London Metropolitan area. In 1921, the LCS was also joined by the West London Society, the Kingston Society and the Co-operative Brotherhood Trust. In addition, the LCS also took over 2 branches of the Staines Co-operative Party. The consolidation of co-operative societies in the Greater Lond...

George R. Mack Stoddart

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G.R.M Stoddart joined the Co-operative on leaving school in 1936. His ambition, encouraged by his father who struggled during the depression, was to join the retail sector. After successfully completing his employment interview he recieved his appointment within the Greengrocery department in Northampton (1936-1947). It was here that he was called up to military service during the Second World War (1941-1946). In September 1947, Stoddart transferred to the Grocery and Di...